Accessioning Technician

Aegis Sciences Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Sciences Corporation in Nashville, TN seeks an Accessioning Technician to handle sample receipt, accessioning and rework within the laboratory. You will log specimens in LIMS, verify chain of custody, prepare samples for testing, and support safety and quality procedures while maintaining a clean workspace.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements and data collection. Schedule is Tue-Sat 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Relevant laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open all delivered lab specimens and verify identity and testing requirements.
• Log specimens into LIMS with accurate demographics and testing requests.
• Maintain positive specimen identification via barcodes and chain of custody procedures.
• Aliquot specimens for initial testing and deliver to appropriate laboratories.
• Store specimens per storage requirements for easy post-initial testing retrieval.
• Coordinate additional testing or confirmation with the relevant lab sections via LIMS or leadership.
• Comply with safety and quality procedures and requirements.
• Verify samples for discard through Horizon Notify and QC departments for stock and supplies.
• Participate in process improvements, measurement analysis, and controls implementation.
• Support team goals and proactive collaboration to improve departmental outcomes.
• Contribute to data collection efforts within the lab.
• Provide leadership by example and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate with coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors professionally and respectfully.
• Maintain a tidy/clean workspace at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Accessioning Technician is responsible for sample receipt, accessioning and rework within the laboratory. He or she receives samples, confirming the integrity of the 'chain of custody' and other receiving criteria, and prepares samples for further processing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Open all delivered lab specimens verifying sample identity and testing requirements are met
• Log specimens into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) ensuring accurate demographic and testing request entry
• Maintain positive specimen identification through the use of barcodes and 'Chain of Custody' procedures
• Aliquot specimens for initial requested testing and facilitate delivery to appropriate laboratories
• Store specimens per storage requirements allowing for ease of location of samples post-initial testing
• Aliquot and facilitate delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory section for additional, repeat or confirmation testing as directed through the LIMS system or by laboratory leadership
• Comply with all individual and team and laboratory safety and quality procedures and requirements
• Verify samples/specimens for discard through Horizon Notify Shipping/Receiving/QC Departments of low stock and/or needed supplies
• Participate in process improvements, including process definition, measurement analysis, and implementation of controls
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Participate in data collection efforts within the laboratory
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Communicate with coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors professionally and respectfully
• Ensure a tidy/clean workspace at all times
• Other duties as required and assigned

A Successful Candidate Must Possess

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred
• Relevant laboratory experience strongly preferred

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Aegis Sciences Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer